Kovind

Kovind is an Indian surname. The name is most closely associated with Ram Nath Kovind (born 1945), an Indian lawyer and politician who served as the 14th President of India from 2017 to 2022. A member of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Kovind previously worked as a lawyer and held public offices, including Governor of Bihar from 2015 to 2017. His election as president in 2017 marked him as the second Dalit to hold the office, and he served as the ceremonial head of state during his term, performing duties such as representing India at official functions and on state visits. Kovind's presidency followed a career in public service spanning legal work and political roles, and he remained a notable contemporary figure associated with the surname.